The Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme
The Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme (HEWS) is a climate adaptive project dedicated to repurposing Class A recycled water for local food production, firefighting and environmental benefits within the Hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula.
See our FAQ page for more information about our scheme.
Probably the biggest issue surrounding re-use of waste water is the presence of toxic PFAS chemicals in the waste water stream. Current treatments do NOT remove these compounds, and we believe they should be removed before irrigating our food.
The removal of PFAS and other chemicals from our waste water stream by better treatment practices will ensure all water used for food irrigation, environmental repair, parks, gardens and the nursery industry can be safe and non-toxic for generations to come.